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The Portland Trail Blazers (42-30, 1-2) are 4.5-point favorites heading into Game 4 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets (47-25, 2-1) at Moda Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET on TNT. The Nuggets lead the series 2-1. The matchup has an over/under set at 227.5 points.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Blazers | -4.5 | -110 | -110 | 227.5 | -115 | -105 |
Point Total Insights
- Portland's games this year have resulted in a higher total score than Saturday's matchup total (227.5 points) in 43 out of 75 opportunities (57.3% of matchups).
- In 49.3% of Denver's games this season (37 of 75), the total points scored was more than Saturday's 227.5-point over/under.
- The Trail Blazers average 116.1 points per game against the Nuggets' 115.2, totaling 3.8 points over the matchup's total of 227.5.
- The 224.8 points per game these two teams allow to opponents on average this season are 2.7 fewer than the 227.5 total in this contest.
- This season, the average total for Trail Blazers games is 230.6 points, 3.1 more than the over/under of 227.5 points for this contest.
- Nuggets' games have an over/under of 225.6 points this season, 1.9 points fewer than the total points bet for this contest.
Trail Blazers Betting Data
- Portland has a winning record against the spread this season, going 37-36 ATS.
- When they play as at least 4.5-point favorites, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 15-14.
- Portland and its opponents have hit the over in 54.8% of games (40 out of 73 matchups).
Trail Blazers Key Players
- Damian Lillard leads the Trail Blazers in points and assists. He scores 28.8 points per game while also adding 7.5 assists.
- Portland is led in rebounds by Enes Kanter's 11.0 per game.
- Lillard is the top three-point shooter for the Trail Blazers, connecting on 4.1 per game.
- Robert Covington averages 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. Both numbers are team-highs for Portland.
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Trail Blazers Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Trail Blazers Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2021 | Nuggets | 120-115 DEN | No | Home | +3.5 | 219.5 | 170 | -200 | Playoffs | No | Over |
| 5/24/2021 | Nuggets | 128-109 DEN | No | Away | +10.5 | 243.5 | 775 | -1400 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/22/2021 | Nuggets | 123-109 POR | Yes | Away | -9.5 | 240.5 | -1100 | 700 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/16/2021 | Nuggets | 132-116 POR | Yes | Home | -19.5 | 239.5 | -10000 | 2200 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 5/13/2021 | Suns | 118-117 PHO | No | Away | +2.5 | 222.5 | 135 | -160 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-3 | 4-6 | 6-4-0 | 233.8 | 121.2 | 112.6 | +2.1 | 38% |
Trail Blazers Injuries
Trail Blazers: Zach Collins: Out For Season (Ankle)
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Nuggets Betting Data
- Denver has a winning record against the spread, going 37-36 ATS (covering 50.7% of the time).
- When they are at least 4.5-point underdogs, the Nuggets have a record ATS of 22-18.
- Denver and its opponents have hit the over in more than half of their matchups this season -- 39 of 73 (53.4%).
Nuggets Key Players
- Nikola Jokic is atop nearly all of the Nuggets' leaderboards by collecting 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game.
- Michael Porter Jr. is the top shooter from distance for the Nuggets, hitting 2.8 threes per game.
- Denver's leader in steals is Jokic with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is JaVale McGee with 1.2 per game.
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Nuggets Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Nuggets Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2021 | Trail Blazers | 120-115 DEN | Yes | Away | -3.5 | 219.5 | -200 | 170 | Playoffs | Yes | Over |
| 5/24/2021 | Trail Blazers | 128-109 DEN | Yes | Home | -10.5 | 243.5 | -1400 | 775 | Playoffs | Yes | Under |
| 5/22/2021 | Trail Blazers | 123-109 POR | No | Home | +9.5 | 240.5 | 700 | -1100 | Playoffs | No | Under |
| 5/16/2021 | Trail Blazers | 132-116 POR | No | Away | +19.5 | 239.5 | 2200 | -10000 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 5/14/2021 | Pistons | 104-91 DEN | Yes | Away | -9.5 | 215.5 | -900 | 600 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-4 | 7-3 | 4-6-0 | 229.4 | 116 | 113.4 | +1.5 | 38.5% |
Nuggets Injuries
Nuggets: Will Barton: Out (Hamstring), Jamal Murray: Out For Season (Knee), PJ Dozier: Out (Adductor)
